As always, we ask our new recruits this year some questions to get to know them a bit better. This week, we are talking to Charlotte “Koala” Grogan…
Q: How did you find out about the Windy Pandas and who/what made you join the team?
A: Jack Tho! I joined because I thought it would be a good experience!
Q: How is your experience so far? Is it what you expected so far? or not at all…
A: It’s hard work! I’ve never done any water sports really but I like it!
Q: What are your goals/objectives with joining the Windy’s?
A: Originally i joined for some exercise and meeting new friends 🙂
Q: What are your likes and dislikes about Dragon Boating??
A: Likes: New friends, new activity and whole new experience!
Dislikes: Water…!! ha
Q: How is your technique coming along?
A: I think im getting it but its just keeping it up as it’s quite tiring.
Q: What are your fondest memory so far? Any interesting stories to tell?
A: I guess bowling, that was the first time I met the Windy Pandas!
Q: Who’s your favourite Panda whom you didn’t know before you joined the team?
A: Hmmm! Probably…pinoy boy Ray
Q: Any advice for those that are looking to take up the sport?
A: DON’T! Just kidding haha – just be prepared for some good timesssss!
Q: Moving onto other topic, if you can visit any in the country in the world, where would you go and why?
A: South Korea – Because i’m a huge Kpop/Kdrama girl and have been since i was 14!
Q: What are your most embarrassing moment?
A: When I ran into a parked car when i was about 13! I cut open my knee and my big toe 🙁 haha
Q: And your proudest moment?
A: Getting my Black Belt in Jeet Kune Do! Bruce lee’s martial art…not the korean one haha
Q: What did you grow up wanting to be? Your childhood dreams and ambitions?
A: I wanted to either be a F1 Driver or a famous Martial Artist haha
Q: Tell us something interesting about yourself or unknown fact?
A: I”m English but My surname is Irish – i also have German, Welsh and Scottish blood! haha
Q: What’s the best/worst practical joke anyone’s ever played on you? And vice versa?
A: Hmm…I can’t remember any!
Q: If your life was to be made into a film, who would play you and why?
A: Michelle Rodriguez – Because she plays alot of characters i would love to play! She is tomboyish too! I just love her 🙂
Q: Finally, when is your birthday?
A: July 28th 1992